Bytesmiths Events

Natural World

When: Wednesday, 3 Jul 02, through Friday, 11 Oct 02, 5:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Skylight Gallery, Clackamas County Sunnybrook Service Center, fourth floor, 9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd, Clackamas, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: free

What: Jan Steinman is invited to exhibit in this new group show, featuring works inspired by nature's beauty, sponsored by the Arts Action Alliance of Clackamas County.

Village of Willamette Festival of the Arts

When: Saturday, 21 Sep 02, through Sunday, 22 Sep 02, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: old town Willamette, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: free

What: The third annual event promises to be better than ever, with 50 Clackamas County artists participating.

Digital Photography Overview

When: Tuesday, 1 Oct 02, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $8

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Digital Photography Overview

When: Wednesday, 2 Oct 02, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Beading 1

When: Every Monday, 7 Oct 02 through 14 Oct 02, 3:30 am - 6:00 am
Where: Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $12, plus $10 materials fee

What: Carol Wagner teaches basic brick stitch and peyote stitch, how to incorporate them into different jewelry pieces, and finishing techniques. You will make two bracelets in class. Materials supplied -- bring a small pair of sharp, pointed scissors, and a creative mind! Contact Carol for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

What: Open to Mentor and InFocus employees only, see description for public class at Rosmont Ridge Middle School.

Art & Science of Photography

When: Every Tuesday, 8 Oct 02 through 26 Nov 02, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $60 plus estimated $77 in film and processing costs

What: In this new class, Jan Steinman has combined the best features of his popular beginning and intermediate photography classes, along with much new material.

You'll learn bacic photographic theory, including camera operation, exposure, motion control, depth-of-field, and focal length, along with advanced topics, such as lighting, specialized equipment, close-up, composition, and "seeing" images.

Each week, you will shoot a roll of slide film (included in materials fee) on an assignment, which is reviewed and critiqued in the following class.

A camera capable of full manual control of both exposure and focus is required.

Bring four slides or prints to the first class; two that you're especially proud of, and two that could use improvement.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Photoshop for Photographers

When: Every Wednesday, 9 Oct 02 through 4 Dec 02, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $92, including computer lab fee

What: "We want more!" is what students in Jan Steinman's popular Beginning Digital Photography class were asking, so here it is, in a new, eight-week format!

This is a hands-on image manipulation class, featuring Adobe Photoshop, with a focus on photography. You will learn basic digital image theory and how to adjust contrast and color, as well as apply special effects via masks and layers to make composites and montages.

Advanced topics will include lots of different ways to make selections and masks, bringing out detail in shadows and highlights, controlling noise and grain, and making big prints.

Specific topics of interest to individual students are discussed, such as home printing, digital camera selection and use, email/web use, etc. Although not required, a copy of Photoshop for home practice is very desirable.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Beading Bee

When: Wednesday, 9 Oct 02, 3:30 am - 6:00 am
Where: West Linn, Oregon.

What: Carol Wagner teaches semi-private beading lessons in an informal setting. Contact Carol for information.

What: Open to Mentor and InFocus employees only, see description for public class at Rosmont Ridge Middle School.

Portland Open Studios

When: Saturday, 12 Oct 02, through Sunday, 13 Oct 02, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: West Linn, Oregon (and other Portland-area locations) (Map)
Cost: $12/couple

What: Come see Carol demonstrate beading and jewelry making techniques! Come see Jan demonstrate high-quality scanning, digital manipulation, and giclée printmaking! We open our studio to the public on this weekend, as do some 100 other area artists. Your $12 contribution gets you a lovely catalog/calendar with samples of all artists' work, and a map so you can plan your tour.

Functional Art

When: Monday, 14 Oct 02, through Tuesday, 14 Jan 03, 5:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Sunnybrook Service Center's Skylight Gallery, Clackamas, OR (Map)
Cost: FREE

What: A showcase of functional art by a variety of artists. Come see Carol's intricate beadwork. Open weekdays only.

Beading 2

When: Every Monday, 21 Oct 02 through 28 Oct 02, 3:30 am - 6:00 am
Where: Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $12, plus $10 materials fee

What: Carol Wagner teaches advanced peyote stitch and how to make an amulet bag, along with more finishing techniques and embellishments. Bring a small pair of sharp scissors and a creative mind! Contact Carol for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Beading classes often fill; sign up early!

Beading 3

When: Every Monday, 4 Nov 02 through 18 Nov 02, 3:30 am - 6:00 am
Where: Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $12, plus $10 materials fee

What: Carol Wagner teaches the spiral rope and two net stitch variations, which can be incorporated into a bracelet, necklace, or amulet bag. Bring a small pair of sharp scissors and a creative mind! Contact Carol for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Beading classes often fill; sign up early!

PLU Yule Boutique

When: Saturday, 23 Nov 02, 7:00 pm - 4:00 am
Where: Tacoma, Washington. (Map)
Cost: $3 donation suggested, students free

What: The 30th annual event, held in Olson Auditorium, features over 100 carefully selected artisans, and raises funds for student services scholarships.

Digital Photography Overview

When: Tuesday, 14 Jan 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $8

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Digital Photography Overview

When: Wednesday, 15 Jan 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Art & Science of Photography

When: Every Tuesday, 21 Jan 03 through 4 Mar 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $60 plus estimated $77 in film and processing costs

What: Jan Steinman teaches bacic photographic theory, including camera operation, perspective, exposure, motion control, and depth-of-field, along with advanced topics, such as lighting, specialized equipment, close-up, composition, and "seeing" images.

Each week, you will shoot a roll of slide film (available from instructor) on an assignment, which is reviewed and critiqued in the following class.

A camera capable of manual control of both exposure and focus is required.

Bring four slides or prints to the first class; two that you're especially proud of, and two that could use improvement.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Photoshop for Photographers

When: Every Wednesday, 22 Jan 03 through 5 Mar 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $92, including computer lab fee

What: In this hands-on photo image manipulation class, featuring Adobe Photoshop, Jan Steinman will teach basic topics such as: digital image theory, adjusting size, contrast, and color, and applying special effects via masks and layers to make composites and montages.

Advanced topics will include lots of different ways to make selections and masks, bringing out detail in shadows and highlights, controlling noise and grain, and making big prints.

Specific topics of interest to individual students are discussed, such as home printing, digital camera selection and use, email/web use, etc. Although not required, a copy of Photoshop for home practice is very desirable.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Intro to Digital Photography

When: Monday, 10 Feb 03, 3:30 am - 5:00 am
Where: 38975 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, Oregon (Map)
Cost: free

What: Jan Steinman presents an overview of digital photography to the Wy'East Artisan's Guild at their monthly meeting, which is open to the public. Contact Karen Lewis for more information.

Art & Science of Photography Field Trip

When: Saturday, 1 Mar 03, 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Where: to be determined
Cost: included in class fee

What: Photography field trip for the class that began January 28th. Take the next class to go on the next field trip!

Digital Photography Overview

When: Tuesday, 8 Apr 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Digital Photography Overview

When: Wednesday, 9 Apr 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Art & Science of Photography

When: Every Tuesday, 15 Apr 03 through 3 Jun 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Rosemont Ridge Middle School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $60 plus estimated $77 in film and processing costs

What: Jan Steinman teaches bacic photographic theory, including camera operation, perspective, exposure, motion control, and depth-of-field, along with advanced topics, such as lighting, specialized equipment, close-up, composition, and "seeing" images.

Each week, you will shoot a roll of slide film (available from instructor) on an assignment, which is reviewed and critiqued in the following class.

A camera capable of manual control of both exposure and focus is required.

Bring four slides or prints to the first class; two that you're especially proud of, and two that could use improvement.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Photoshop for Photographers

When: Every Wednesday, 16 Apr 03 through 4 Jun 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $92, including computer lab fee

What: In this hands-on photo image manipulation class, featuring Adobe Photoshop, Jan Steinman will teach basic topics such as: digital image theory, adjusting size, contrast, and color, and applying special effects via masks and layers to make composites and montages.

Advanced topics will include lots of different ways to make selections and masks, bringing out detail in shadows and highlights, controlling noise and grain, and making big prints.

Specific topics of interest to individual students are discussed, such as home printing, digital camera selection and use, email/web use, etc. Although not required, a copy of Photoshop for home practice is very desirable.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Art & Science of Photography Field Trip

When: Saturday, 31 May 03, 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Where: to be determined
Cost: included in class fee

What: Photography field trip for the class that began April 15th. Take the next class to go on the next field trip!

Canby Wine & Art Festival

When: Saturday, 31 May 03, through Sunday, 1 Jun 03, 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Where: Clackamas County Event Center, Canby, Oregon (Map)
Cost: $5 (12 & under free)

What: Featuring local and regional wines, artisans, gourmet foods, live entertainment, more.

When: Friday, 13 Jun 03, through Saturday, 14 Jun 03, 10:00 pm - 4:00 am
Where: Taft High School, Lincoln City, Oregon (Map)

What: This fundraiser for the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary is held in the beautiful new Taft High School in Lincoln City. Revenue from the show goes towards medical school scholarships and special hospital needs.

Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts

When: Friday, 20 Jun 03, through Sunday, 22 Jun 03
Where: George Rodgers Park, Lake Oswego, Oregon (Map)
Cost: free

What: The Festival of the Arts, celebrating its 40th year in 2003, is a major regional arts event presenting the creative endeavors of recognized and emerging artists from all disciplines of the art world. The event has grown to include an open art show of more than 1,000 regional artists, a special exhibit of regional or national importance, a juried craft faire featuring more than 110 Northwest artists, and a special juried exhibit of Northwest artists. Now attracting more than 22-25,000 people, this three day celebration also showcases a performing art series, music in the park, and a children's art and performance venue.

Art and the Vineyard

When: Friday, 4 Jul 03, through Sunday, 6 Jul 03, 8:30 pm - 8:30 am
Where: Alton Baker Park, Eugene, Oregon (Map)
Cost: $5 daily, $8 all three days, $1 for children 12 and under on July 4, children 12 and under FREE on July 5 & 6

What: This festival features garden and landscape art, as well as over 100 fine artisans and crafters, the area's finest wine and beer, a substantial food court, and musical acts. This year, the first day of the festival culminates in the Eugene annual Fourth of July fireworks display!

Bend Summer Festival

When: Saturday, 12 Jul 03, through Sunday, 13 Jul 03, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Bend, Oregon (Map)
Cost: free

What: Drawing artists and street performers from all over the Northwest, this festival features topflight jazz and blues musicians.

Monroe County Fair

When: Sunday, 27 Jul 03, through Saturday, 2 Aug 03, 8:00 pm - 7:00 am
Where: Monroe County Fairgrounds, Monroe, Michigan (Map)
Cost: $4, children 6-12: $1, under 6: free

What: From the parade through Downtown Monroe, to the tractor pulls and livestock exhibits, to the carnival rides, to the demolition derby and monster trucks, and also the arts and crafts in the main exhibit area, there is something for everyone in "Michigan's Finest Country Fair!"

Albany Art & Air Festival

When: Friday, 15 Aug 03, through Sunday, 17 Aug 03
Where: Timber Linn Park, Albany, OR (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: Renown for its unique combination of ballon launch and night glow, fireworks displays, national entertainment, aircraft demonstrations and rides, and of course, the finest art and craft, this show is rapidly maturing in its third year.

When: Friday, 22 Aug 03, through Sunday, 24 Aug 03
Where: Town Park, Springdale, Utah (Map)

What: Nestled among the towering sandstone walls of one of the most beautiful spots on earth, the town of Springdale is host once again for this, the 4th annual event.

Village of Willamette Festival of the Arts

When: Saturday, 20 Sep 03, through Sunday, 21 Sep 03, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: old town Willamette, West Linn, Oregon (Map)
Cost: free

What: The fourth annual event now includes Multnomah and Washington County artists, as well as Clackamas County Artists.

Bend Fall Festival

When: Saturday, 4 Oct 03, through Sunday, 5 Oct 03, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Bend, Oregon (Map)
Cost: free

What: In its third year, this festival in downtown Bend features top artists and musicians from throughout the Northwest.

Digital Photography Overview

When: Tuesday, 7 Oct 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Digital Photography Overview

When: Wednesday, 8 Oct 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Sisters Harvest Faire

When: Saturday, 11 Oct 03, through Sunday, 12 Oct 03, 7:00 pm - 1:00 am
Where: Downtows Sisters, Oregon (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: Now in its 22nd year, this Faire brings together over 200 juried vendors of handcrafted quality arts and crafts, plus food and entertainment. Call 541.549.0251 for more information.

Art & Science of Photography

When: Every Tuesday, 14 Oct 03 through 9 Dec 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $60 plus estimated $77 in film and processing costs

What: Jan Steinman teaches bacic photographic theory, including camera operation, perspective, exposure, motion control, and depth-of-field, along with advanced topics, such as lighting, specialized equipment, close-up, composition, and "seeing" images.

Each week, you will shoot a roll of slide film (available from instructor) on an assignment, which is reviewed and critiqued in the following class. You'll also get to apply what you've learned in a class field trip.

A camera capable of manual control of both exposure and focus is required.

Bring four slides or prints to the first class; two that you're especially proud of, and two that could use improvement.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Photoshop for Photographers

When: Every Wednesday, 15 Oct 03 through 10 Dec 03, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $92, including computer lab fee

What: In this hands-on photo image manipulation class, featuring Adobe Photoshop, Jan Steinman will teach basic topics such as: digital image theory, adjusting size, contrast, and color, and applying special effects via masks and layers to make composites and montages.

Advanced topics will include lots of different ways to make selections and masks, bringing out detail in shadows and highlights, controlling noise and grain, and making big prints.

Specific topics of interest to individual students are discussed, such as home printing, digital camera selection and use, email/web use, etc. Students will work on their particular projects the in the final weeks.

Although not required, a copy of Photoshop for home practice is very desirable.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Portland Open Studios

When: Saturday, 18 Oct 03, through Sunday, 19 Oct 03, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: West Linn, Oregon (and other Portland-area locations) (Map)
Cost: $12/couple

What: Come see Carol demonstrate beading and jewelry making techniques! Come see Jan demonstrate high-quality scanning, digital manipulation, and giclée printmaking! We open our studio to the public on this weekend, as do some 100 other area artists. Your $12 contribution gets you a lovely catalog/calendar with samples of all artists' work, and a map so you can plan your tour.

Art & Science of Photography Field Trip

When: Saturday, 6 Dec 03, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: to be determined, usually Silver Falls State Park or Tryon Creek State Park
Cost: included in class fee

What: Photography field trip for the class that began October 14th. Take the next class to go on the next field trip!

When: Saturday, 6 Dec 03, through Sunday, 7 Dec 03, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: West Linn, Oregon (and nearby areas) (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: Visit 18 West Linn (and surrounding area) artists at 14 locations who will be demonstrating and explaining their work during this weekend. Jan will be demonstrating fine art giclée printing techniques on Sunday. Carol will be demonstrating beadwork and jewelry making techniques both days. Pick up a map at any studio, or at West Linn City Hall or Library.

Digital Photography Overview

When: Tuesday, 13 Jan 04, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Digital Photography Overview

When: Wednesday, 14 Jan 04, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Photoshop for Photographers

When: Every Wednesday, 21 Jan 04 through 10 Mar 04, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $92, including computer lab fee

What: In this hands-on photo image manipulation class, featuring Adobe Photoshop, Jan Steinman will teach basic topics such as: digital image theory, adjusting size, contrast, and color, and applying special effects via masks and layers to make composites and montages.

Advanced topics will include lots of different ways to make selections and masks, bringing out detail in shadows and highlights, controlling noise and grain, and making big prints.

Specific topics of interest to individual students are discussed, such as home printing, digital camera selection and use, email/web use, etc. Students will work on their particular projects the in the final weeks.

Although not required, a copy of Photoshop for home practice is very desirable.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Digital Photography Overview

When: Tuesday, 30 Mar 04, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Digital Photography Overview

When: Wednesday, 31 Mar 04, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Art & Science of Photography

When: Every Tuesday, 6 Apr 04 through 25 May 04, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $60 plus estimated $77 in film and processing costs

What: Jan Steinman teaches bacic photographic theory, including camera operation, perspective, exposure, motion control, and depth-of-field, along with advanced topics, such as lighting, specialized equipment, close-up, composition, and "seeing" images.

Each week, you will shoot a roll of slide film (available from instructor) on an assignment, which is reviewed and critiqued in the following class. You'll also get to apply what you've learned in a class field trip.

A camera capable of manual control of both exposure and focus is required.

Bring four slides or prints to the first class; two that you're especially proud of, and two that could use improvement.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Photoshop for Photographers

When: Every Wednesday, 7 Apr 04 through 26 May 04, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $92, including computer lab fee

What: In this hands-on photo image manipulation class, featuring Adobe Photoshop, Jan Steinman will teach basic topics such as: digital image theory, adjusting size, contrast, and color, and applying special effects via masks and layers to make composites and montages.

Advanced topics will include lots of different ways to make selections and masks, bringing out detail in shadows and highlights, controlling noise and grain, and making big prints.

Specific topics of interest to individual students are discussed, such as home printing, digital camera selection and use, email/web use, etc. Students will work on their particular projects the in the final weeks.

Although not required, a copy of Photoshop for home practice is very desirable.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Digital Photography Overview

When: Saturday, 10 Apr 04, 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Where: Ocean Shores, Washington (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. We'll start with some digital image theory (in photochemistry-friendly terms), progress through common digicam features, touch on software and image processing, and finish up addressing topics from the audience. Contact Jan for class info, or Linda Kuhl (360.289.2366) for event information.

Art & Science of Photography Field Trip

When: Saturday, 22 May 04, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: to be determined, usually Silver Falls State Park or Tryon Creek State Park
Cost: included in class fee

What: Photography field trip for the class that began April 6th. Take the fall class to go on the next field trip!

Art and the Vineyard

When: Friday, 2 Jul 04, through Sunday, 4 Jul 04, 8:30 pm - 8:30 am
Where: Alton Baker Park, Eugene, Oregon (Map)
Cost: $5 daily, $8 all three days, $1 for children 12 and under on July 4, children 12 and under FREE on July 5 & 6

What: This festival features garden and landscape art, as well as over 100 fine artisans and crafters, the area's finest wine and beer, a varied & yummy food court, and the finest regional music acts.

Art in the Park

When: Saturday, 10 Jul 04, through Sunday, 11 Jul 04, 3:00 am - 10:00 am
Where: West Lincoln Park, Steamboat Springs, Colorado (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: This annual arts and crafts fair is held in West Lincoln Park during Rainbow Weekend. Over 200 artisans, food vendors and musicians participate. Between 8,000 - 10,000 people attend this 2-day event. Entertainment includes local musicians, children theater performance and visiting artists. Begin making plans to visit beautiful Steamboat Springs this weekend. Call 879-9008 for information.

Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days

When: Wednesday, 14 Jul 04, through Friday, 16 Jul 04, 6:00 pm - 3:00 am
Where: Superior St., Duluth, Minnesota (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: The Greater Downtown Council is gearing up to celebrate summer with the highly popular Sidewalk Days. In addition to fine art and craft, there will be live music, theatrical skits, artistic demonstrations, and unique food that the whole family can enjoy, all on Superior Street between Lake Av & 5th Av W.

Hastings Rivertown Days

When: Saturday, 17 Jul 04, through Sunday, 18 Jul 04, 6:00 pm - 3:00 am
Where: Pioneer Park, Hastings, Minnesota (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: (Details coming soon!)

Steinman Family Reunion

When: Tuesday, 20 Jul 04, through Sunday, 25 Jul 04, 7:00 pm - 4:00 am
Where: Cook Forest State Park, Pennsylvania
Cost: (by appointment)

What: This is a family gathering, but if you're going to be in the area, please contact me so we can arrange to meet!

Summerfest

When: Friday, 30 Jul 04, through Saturday, 31 Jul 04, 7:00 pm - 5:00 am
Where: Chelsea, Michigan (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: This community event offers something for everyone! Merchant sidewalk sales, a variety of food and drink, great live entertainment, children's events, local teen bands, a classic car show, cultural art demonstrations, a motorcycle show, farmers' market, and more, in addition to fine handmade art and craft from a wide variety of artisans. Free shuttle service is provided from South Town.

Bay Harbor Summer Art Fair

When: Friday, 6 Aug 04, through Saturday, 7 Aug 04, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Bay Harbor, Michigan (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: Nestled in the middle of Michigan's "Golden Triangle" between Charlevoix, Petosky, and Harbor Springs, this festival draws a wide-ranging crowd of retirees and tourists throughout Michigan.

Webster Village Days

When: Saturday, 14 Aug 04, through Sunday, 15 Aug 04, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Webster, New York (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: Along with arts & crafts set up along Main Street (closed to traffic), this family-oriented festival includes a bed race, pie and ice cream eating contests, chicken BBQ, clowns, jugglers, children's activities, auto show, and an ICS Sanctioned Chili Cook Off.

Round Lake Arts & Crafts Festival

When: Saturday, 21 Aug 04, through Sunday, 22 Aug 04, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Round Lake, New York (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: The largest and most popular arts and crafts festival in the Albany area features 200 skilled artists and crafters on the Historic Park Grounds of the historic quaint Victorian village of Round Lake.

Mt Washington Valley Arts & Crafts Festival

When: Saturday, 28 Aug 04, through Sunday, 29 Aug 04, 7:00 pm - 3:00 am
Where: North Conway, New Hampshire (Map)
Cost: Free!

What: Live music, food, and one-of-a-kind, handmade artistry, right next to the historic Mt Washington Scenic Railway. For more info, contact Joyce at 603.528.4014.

Vermont Arts & Fine Craft Festival

When: Saturday, 4 Sep 04, through Monday, 6 Sep 04, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Stratton Mountain, Vermont (Map)
Cost: $7

What: This is a three day, indoor/outdoor celebration of arts, fine crafts, and specialty foods in the heart of Vermont's picturesque Green Mountains, in an area recognized for it's art and cultural events, fine dining, resorts, luxury inns, outlet shopping, and magnificent landscape -- with world-class golf, biking, hiking, boating, riding, and tennis minutes away.

Village of Willamette Festival of the Arts

When: Saturday, 18 Sep 04, through Sunday, 19 Sep 04, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: old town Willamette, West Linn, Oregon (Map)
Cost: free

What: The fifth annual event now includes Clark County (Washington) artists, as well as Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington County artists.

11th Annual Hildene Foliage Art & Craft Festival

When: Friday, 1 Oct 04, through Sunday, 3 Oct 04, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Manchester, Vermont (Map)
Cost: $7, children free

What: In a pristine Vermont meadow, 175 artisans display and sell a wide range of juried selected work including original painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, leather, jewelry, clothing, furniture, as well as numerous utilitarian handcrafted products for use in the home, office, or garden. This event has become a focal point for foliage browsers throughout the Southern Vermont region, normally attracting 10,000 or more art and craft aficionados.

21st Annual Stowe Foliage Art & Craft Festival

When: Friday, 8 Oct 04, through Sunday, 10 Oct 04, 7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where: Stowe, Vermont (Map)
Cost: $6, children free

What: This gorgeous festival is held at the top of the Weeks Road at the Stowe Events Field, Stowe Vermont. Exhibitions of fine arts and crafts fill the interlocking heated tents, offering art and craft work as resplendent as the peak foliage setting. The mountain air is crisp: enjoy biking and hiking along the lovely paths winding up from town to the craft festival.

Ann Arbor Winter Art Fair

When: Saturday, 20 Nov 04, 7:00 pm - 4:00 am
Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan

What: (more to come!)

Christkindlmarkt

When: Friday, 26 Nov 04, through Sunday, 28 Nov 04, 8:00 pm - 5:00 am
Where: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (Map)
Cost: $6, children under 12 free

What: In addition to aisles and aisles of quality handmade crafts and visual arts, Christkindlmarkt features plenty of other attractions, including: antique sleigh exhibit, ice sculpting, glass blowing, Kindermarkt (children's rides & activities), free trolley, and many other attractions to be found in "Christmas City, USA!"

Digital Photography Overview

When: Tuesday, 11 Jan 05, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $10

What: Megapixels? DPI? SmartMedia? Learn the jargon and what to look for in a camera, computer, scanner, and printer in this two-hour overview. Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.)

Art & Science of Photography

When: Tuesday, 18 Jan 05, through Tuesday, 8 Mar 05, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $60 plus estimated $77 in film and processing costs

What: Jan Steinman teaches bacic photographic theory, including camera operation, perspective, exposure, motion control, and depth-of-field, along with advanced topics, such as lighting, specialized equipment, close-up, composition, and "seeing" images.

Each week, you will shoot a roll of slide film (available from instructor) on an assignment, which is reviewed and critiqued in the following class. You'll also get to apply what you've learned in a class field trip.

A camera capable of manual control of both exposure and focus is required.

Bring four slides or prints to the first class; two that you're especially proud of, and two that could use improvement.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call West Linn/Wilsonville Community Education at 503.673.7190 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Photoshop for Photographers

When: Wednesday, 19 Jan 05, through Wednesday, 9 Mar 05, 3:30 am - 5:30 am
Where: Canby High School, Canby, Oregon. (Map)
Cost: $92, including computer lab fee

What: In this hands-on photo image manipulation class, featuring Adobe Photoshop, Jan Steinman will teach basic topics such as: digital image theory, adjusting size, contrast, and color, and applying special effects via masks and layers to make composites and montages.

Advanced topics will include lots of different ways to make selections and masks, bringing out detail in shadows and highlights, controlling noise and grain, and making big prints.

Specific topics of interest to individual students are discussed, such as home printing, digital camera selection and use, email/web use, etc. Students will work on their particular projects the in the final weeks.

Although not required, a copy of Photoshop for home practice is very desirable.

Contact Jan for information about class content, or call Canby Community Education at 503.266.2086 to sign up. (Major credit cards accepted.) Photo classes often fill; sign up early!

Art & Science of Photography Field Trip

When: Saturday, 5 Mar 05, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Where: to be determined, usually Silver Falls State Park or Tryon Creek State Park
Cost: included in class fee

What: Photography field trip for the class that began January 18th. Take the spring class to go on the next field trip!